[center][color=DEA764]"United we stand, Dismas, divided we fall."[/color] Baldwin firmly responded, planting down the broken end of his sword to rest his hands on the pommel, [color=DEA764]"This we know better than most, and we'd do well to remember. I just hope Mr. Luthor is any more benevolent than the owner of that wretched estate. . ."[/color] he snorted, and blinked as the highwayman introduced himself, [color=DEA764]"Ah, of course. Ceaseless conflict has dulled my blade, and my manners as well,"[/color] he chuckled and shook his head as he turned to face Poppy, [color=DEA764]"I am Baldwin. . .a Leper,"[/color] he answered solemnly, and with no shame,

[color=637AA4]"Oh, duh! [i]Names[/i], am I right?"[/color] she chuckled, [color=637AA4]"I'm Poppy! And you're. . .a [i]Highwayman?[/i]"[/color] she added pointedly, narrowing her eyes at Dismas with an accusatory scowl, [color=637AA4]"So you're a bandit huh?"[/color]

[color=DEA764]"Please, please, do not be so easily deceived by the titles men give themselves,"[/color] Baldwin calmly interjected, holding out an open hand, [color=DEA764]"Dismas is a capable ally, and if nothing else, he is a pragmatist. So long as we are all trapped, either by confinement or contract, he will not betray us."[/color] he spoke assuredly and confidently.

[color=637AA4]". . .Okay,"[/color] Poppy huffed, her nostrils snorting as she eased off, however tenuously. Though she had been swayed, the stubborn Yordle was yet to be convinced, [color=637AA4]"You're not barking about how big your balls are. . .[i]and[/i] you haven't stolen my hammer yet. . .so that's a plus!"[/color] she commented, and shrugged,

With a sage nod, Baldwin cautiously scanned the rowdy crowd surrounding them, [color=DEA764]"Yes. . .this poses a problem. Many of the others don't appear nearly as. . .amicable, as you are Poppy. If they do not help, I pray they do not hinder, either."[/color][/center]

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